Which? Scam Alerts – 16/10/2025

Scam Alerts

How to spot a WhatsApp scam

There are reports of a resurgence in WhatsApp scam messages, which contain dodgy links that lead to malware being downloaded onto your device.

To help you stay protected, our experts have rounded up the most common scams you’re likely to come across on WhatsApp, plus their tips on how to spot and report them.

7 scam calls you need to know about

Scam calls are a type of phishing scam, also known as vishing, where a fraudster will attempt to get you to reveal your personal and financial details over the phone under false pretences.

From fake boiler servicing to bank impersonations, check out some of the most common scam calls and how to report them.

Steer clear of scam traders

We recently spoke to Briony, who paid a scam builder £1,050 for materials for her project. Three months later, only two hours of work had been completed, and what had been built was later deemed unstable.

See what happened in this nasty case of a serial scam trader, and find out how to avoid this type of fraud.

Stay safe,

Which? Scam Alert Team

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